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Biosynthetic® Technologies Announces Dr. Matthew Kriech as New Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Biosynthetic Technologies, a leader in environmentally sustainable base oils, today announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew Kriech as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Biosynthetic Technologies, a leader in environmentally sustainable base oils, today announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew Kriech as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Dr. Kriech previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of Biosynthetic Technologies before becoming the President in 2023.
  • Dr. Kriech brings with him over 15 years of experience in the oleo and petrochemical industries.
  • Dr. Kriech aided in the acquisition and integration of Innoleo, the commodity Oleochemical arm of Biosynthetic Technologies in 2021.

College Raptor Research Reveals “Hidden Gem” Colleges for 2024

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

"We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Hidden Gem Colleges, a distinctive spotlight on great schools across the United States that may have flown under the radar of many students and their families.

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  • "We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Hidden Gem Colleges, a distinctive spotlight on great schools across the United States that may have flown under the radar of many students and their families.
  • At College Raptor, we believe accessibility is crucial, ensuring all students have fair chances to explore institutions that match their academic, financial, and social preferences,” said William Staib, co-founder, and CEO, College Raptor.
  • When used with College Raptor’s College Match Tool , these lists help all students experience a less stressful application process and ensure their future college satisfaction and academic success.
  • College Raptor is a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens, a leader in student lending that is committed to empowering students and families throughout the college selection, financing, and post-college lifecycle.

Global Real Estate Brokerage The Agency Launches Office in Louisville, Kentucky

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first franchise office in Louisville, Kentucky. The new locale, which will be known as The Agency Louisville, is the firm's first office in the state of Kentucky, joining the brokerage's growing network of offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Louisville office will be led by industry veteran Jason Farabee who will serve as Managing Partner.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first franchise office in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • The Agency is an agent-first, tech-driven boutique luxury global brokerage representing clients worldwide in a broad spectrum of classes, including residential, new development, resort real estate, luxury leasing and vacation rentals.
  • The Agency has closed more than $57 billion real estate transactions since 2011, comprising over 90 offices in ten countries, and counting, as one of the fastest-growing boutique, luxury real estate brands in the world.
  • Watch The Agency on Buying Beverly Hills, a new real estate occu-soap highlighting the high-stakes world of luxury real estate in Los Angeles, currently streaming on Netflix.

Covia Announces Michael Segura as President, Energy Division

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Covia, a leading provider of mineral-based and material solutions for the Industrial and Energy markets, today announced that Michael Segura will join the company in a newly created role as President of Covia’s Energy Division, effective September 1, 2023.

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  • Covia, a leading provider of mineral-based and material solutions for the Industrial and Energy markets, today announced that Michael Segura will join the company in a newly created role as President of Covia’s Energy Division, effective September 1, 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230821910353/en/
    Mr. Segura has extensive experience in the energy sector, most recently serving as Senior Vice President at Halliburton where he led the $11 billion global Completion and Production Division.
  • Over his nearly 20 years with Halliburton, Mr. Segura held a wide range of leadership roles including strategy, operations, and R&D across North America, Australia, and Asia.
  • Andrew Eich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Covia, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Mike to Covia.

Guggenheim Securities Hires John Plaster to Expand Power, Utilities & Renewables Investment Banking Practice

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Securities, the investment banking and capital markets division of Guggenheim Partners announced today that John Plaster will join the firm as a Senior Managing Director.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guggenheim Securities, the investment banking and capital markets division of Guggenheim Partners announced today that John Plaster will join the firm as a Senior Managing Director.
  • Mr. Plaster will commence work at Guggenheim in September and will lead the firm’s Power, Utilities & Renewables investment banking practice together with Senior Managing Director Jim Schaefer.
  • “We are excited to welcome John to Guggenheim,” said Mark Van Lith, CEO of Guggenheim Securities.
  • He most recently served as Head of Power & Utilities Investment Banking for the Americas at Barclays.

Active Energy Appoints Proven Biomass Energy Innovation Leader as Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Hewetson has a proven history of using innovation to create award-winning products and drive business results in large-scale biomass manufacturing settings.

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  • Hewetson has a proven history of using innovation to create award-winning products and drive business results in large-scale biomass manufacturing settings.
  • He will lead all aspects of technology and product development for Active Energy and its CoalSwitch® product.
  • Active Energy has developed a proprietary technology which transforms waste biomass material into high-value renewable pellets.
  • Hewetson joins Active Energy from Enviva Biomass Inc. (Enviva) where he most recently served as Director of Innovation and Product Management.

Duke Energy Foundation invests more than $300,000 in workforce development initiatives to strengthen Indiana's talent pipeline

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Monday, May 8, 2023

The grants are funded through the Duke Energy Foundation's Workforce Development Grant Program.

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  • The grants are funded through the Duke Energy Foundation's Workforce Development Grant Program.
  • For the past five years, the company has contributed more than $1.2 million in grant funding to organizations that are helping to strengthen Indiana's talent pipeline.
  • The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work.
  • The Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually in charitable gifts to Indiana and is funded by Duke Energy shareholders.

Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) Announces Appointments of New Board Members

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Helene Epstein, Dr. Kenneth A. Mundt, Kamili Wilson, and Von Wright to its Board of Directors.

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  • ALPHARETTA, Ga., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Helene Epstein, Dr. Kenneth A. Mundt, Kamili Wilson, and Von Wright to its Board of Directors.
  • She has served on committees, panels, and various boards for medical research projects, healthcare organizations, public schools, and grant-givers.
  • Ms. Wilson is also a former executive board member for the Arlington Retirement Housing Corporation (ARHC) and a former member of DoSomething.org's Corporate Advisory Board.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome these highly accomplished individuals to our Board of Directors," said CEO Jennie Ward-Robinson, PhD.

PHILLIPS LYTLE LAUNCHES CHICAGO OFFICE WITH HIRING OF JOHN R. WORTH FROM KIRKLAND & ELLIS

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Lytle LLP announced John R. Worth, a newly added partner with the firm, will lead its new Chicago office. He joins Phillips Lytle after more than 10 years as a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. The trial attorney and commercial litigator's expanded role as Chicago office leader brings a new opportunity—growing a local team of talented attorneys to complement the support he'll have from Phillips Lytle's attorneys in other market locations.

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  • He joins Phillips Lytle after more than 10 years as a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
  • Experienced litigator to lead new Chicago office amid stretch of rapid growth across Phillips Lytle's market locations.
  • "I'm beyond excited to join Phillips Lytle and pursue this new opportunity to lead the firm's Chicago office," Mr. Worth said.
  • "John joins Phillips Lytle amid a recent stretch of rapid growth and hiring, creating a moment of opportunity when top talent collided with our appetite to expand into new markets," said Phillips Lytle Managing Partner Kevin M. Hogan.

Coterra Energy Announces Management Changes

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

They have had a lasting impact on the success of Coterra and we wish them both the very best in retirement."

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  • They have had a lasting impact on the success of Coterra and we wish them both the very best in retirement."
  • Mr. Barron has been leading the Coterra legal department as Senior Vice President and General Counsel since the closing of the merger with Cimarex Energy Co., where Mr. Barron served in the same role since 2013.
  • "I also want to acknowledge Francis's tremendous contribution and leadership to the merger and helping to build Coterra for the future."
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the estimates and opinions of management at the time the statements are made.